DIY FILMMAKERS: HOW TO MAKE ANY TRIPOD WORK WITH YOUR CELL PHONE

In this episode we show you how to make any tripod work with your cellphone to create steady camera movement.  

DIY Filmmakers is a series dedicated to helping this new generation of filmmakers produce professional work on a slim budget.

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As the video mentioned, Tangerine (2015) was shot entirely on an I-phone and became a hit at the Sundance Film Festival.  The movie's Director/Writer Sean Baker has been open about what tools were used to get the most out of this pocket camera.  Here are the details:

Filmic Pro:  This is a video APP they used to get high quality video and multiple image controls for the production. www.filmicpro.com

MoodDog Labs Lends Adapter:  This was a small adapter that went over the tiny I Phone lends to shoot in a wide, scope 2.35 : 1 aspect ratio.  Official web site.  

 Smoothee Steadicam:  a small stabilizing rig was used to achieve all those shots but without the shakes and bumps.  Smoothee Official site 

Lastly, they recorded the dialogue on set using the same professional microphones and recording equipment you would see on other indie film sets.

   

Your hosts: Curt Wiser (Writer/Director/Camera Operator) and Curtis Norton (Editor) have many credits which include, Cam-Girl, a suspense movie now available on DVD and Amazon Video On Demand. 

Here is our trailer for Cam-Girl.  It has over 59,000 views, can that many people be wrong?  - Wait, don't answer that.